Imam Hussain placed great importance on equality: PM Modi
New
Delhi,
Aug
09:
Prime
Minister
Narendra
Modi
on
Tuesday
highlighted
the
"great
importance"
Hazrat
Imam
Hussain
placed
on
equality
and
brotherhood,
on
the
occasion
of
Muharram.
PM
Modi
recalled
the
sacrifices
of
Imam
Hussain,
a
7th-century
revolutionary
leader
and
grandson
of
Prophet
Muhammad,
and
his
unwavering
commitment
to
truth
and
his
fight
against
injustice.
"Today is a day to recall the sacrifices of Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS). He is remembered for his unwavering commitment to truth and his fight against injustice. He also placed great importance on equality and brotherhood," PM Modi tweeted.
Today is a day to recall the sacrifices of Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS). He is remembered for his unwavering commitment to truth and his fight against injustice. He also placed great importance on equality and brotherhood.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 9, 2022
Muslims observe the day in remembrance of the martyrdom of Hussain, grandson of the Prophet Mohammad, in the battle of Karbala.
On this day, Muslims are prohibited from taking part in activities like warfare and use it as a period of prayer and reflection.
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Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar also remembered Imran Hussain's sacrifice for truth and justice.
"On the occasion of Muharram, I bow to the martyrs of Karbala and the sacrifices of Hazrat Imam Hussain. It is an appeal to the people of the state to remember the sacrifices of Hazrat Imam Hussain and adopt his ideals," Kumar posted on Twitter in Hindi.
"The life of Hazrat Imam Hussain Sahib is a great example of simplicity and struggle. His sacrifice for truth and justice will always be remembered," Delhi Chief Minister Kejriwal wrote.